[Public-List] Public-List Digest, Vol 4511, Issue 1
John Johnston
danceswithwood at earthlink.net
Wed Jun 19 16:14:31 PDT 2024
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> On Jun 19, 2024, at 6:10 PM, George Dinwiddie via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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> On 6/19/24 5:07 PM, John Johnston via Public-List wrote:
>> Isn’t the two blade prop based on being driven by an Atomic 4, or similar engine that has no gear reduction and therefore spins much faster?
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> The two-blades is to reduce drag while sailing, especially if you line up the prop with the keel.
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> The 7" pitch is for the faster turning prop shaft. For a diesel, you probably want a 10" pitch or so.
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> - George
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